Grêmio vs Chapecoense

Gremio came from behind to beat Chapecoense-SC 3-1 at Arena do Grêmio, with Cristian Pavón the difference-maker in a first half that decided the contest. Maurício Garcez shocked the home crowd with a left-footed finish in the 15th minute, but Gremio hit back fast. Gustavo Martins headed in a José Enamorado corner three minutes later to equalize, then Pavón fired the hosts ahead in the 28th minute. Martins added his second of the day in the 56th, heading home another set piece to seal the comeback. Both sides picked up a string of yellow cards, but the match stayed free of red cards or penalties. The win pulls Gremio further away from the relegation zone, while Chapecoense-SC stay stuck at the bottom of the table, unable to follow up their surprise win over São Paulo.